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Simonside Ridge Walk


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.4/5)

About Simonside Ridge Walk

At first this path follows the same route as the Ravensheugh Walk but continues south up to the top of Simonside. From the viewpoint you can see a further 180 degrees towards the south, taking in the Northumbrian coastline. The path then continues eastwards below Old Stell Crag, believed to be the site of the Simonside Beacon, on to Dove Crag and down through the forest to the car park.

How to get there:

Simonside Ridge Walk can be started from Simonside Car Park in Simonside which is part of Rothbury. Great Tosson and Rothbury are the nearest towns or villages.

Off the B6342 just south of Rothbury OR via Great Tosson village.

OS Grid Reference: NZ 037 997
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Family walking on a woodland trail on Simonside hill

Simonside Car Park Facilities.
InformationParking
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
4 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours 30 minutes
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:
Kielder Castle

01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

It was fantastic up there today! Amazing views, clean, clear air and only birdsong to disturb the peace and quiet.

Jill and Barry, 31/Mar/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

this place is great! i go every year with my 11 kids!

Anonymous, 11/Mar/2012
4 Stars 4 Stars

The walk guide states not suitable for children but we managed fine with plenty of stops! The children loved the ascent which was a stream in early spring. Homeward bound the girls began to flag but we couldnt afford to stop because of fear of failing light. We saw frogspawn just west of the view point and patches of snow- a real adventure. It did take us 4 hours ish but worth it. 3 children- 1- 5 yr old, 1- 3 yr old and an 18m in back carrier.

Anonymous, 25/Mar/2011
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